ZIRK UBU, SAN DIEGO’S NEWEST ARTS CIRCUS, ARRIVES
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Giant Bohemian Garage Sale, Sunday, February 24, from 3-6 pm, at 2191 Main Street, San Diego 92113
It's still on for Sunday, Feb 24 from 3 - 6 pm
Fans of circus and of performance art have reason to celebrate this February: the arrival of Zirk Ubu, a new addition to San Diego’s underground arts scene. The troupe (whose provocative motto is, “Sublime Mysteries Revealed!”), brings together performers from divergent backgrounds, making Zirk Ubu difficult to categorize according to standard entertainment conventions.
While the talents of some Zirk Ubu cast members lie in circus and sideshow arts — sword-swallowers, aerialists, body-balancers, clowns — others work in expressive idioms drawn from traditional cultures. These performers specialize in storytelling through masks, shadow-puppetry, or movement and dance. Still other cast members present anarchic performance art pieces: surreal vignettes glimpsed in a peep box, or eccentric characters infused with mythological overtones.
A core value of the group is improvisation, whether it be in a modern dance interlude or a comedic give-and-take with the audience. The result, according Zirk Ubu’s mission statement, is “a theater of urban inversion, where the possible and the unimaginable dance together in the night air.”
The tightly-knit cast of twelve met while working together for the Technomania Circus, a long-standing institution in San Diego. They formed Zirk Ubu after splitting with Technomania last Fall, seeking a new creative direction.
“We’re really excited about the alchemical mix of the group,” said veteran performer and Zirk Ubu member Iain Gunn, “there’s a certain magic in the blend of talents and artistry this collaboration brings together.” “We wanted to explore a new, more experimental direction,” added cast member Mary-Margaret Mitchell “and it’s really unleashed some creative mojo for us all.”
Zirk Ubu’s premiere performance this month is entitled “Giant Bohemian Garage Sale,” and it is just that: a sale of cast members’ bizarre costumes, artwork, kitsch and knickknacks, combined with a Zirk Ubu performance. This unholy union of unbridled bedlam and shameless commerce is a fund raiser for the group, which plans to purchase improved props and equipment with the proceeds. The next show is planned for March.
Ever wonder what a mystic sword-swallower sells when he clears out his garage? Ever think what it would be like to comb through the cast-offs of a surly clown and a psychic comic? Well, here’s your chance to find out while enjoying an afternoon of unique artistry and supporting local performers as well.
Zirk Ubu’s Giant Bohemian Garage Sale will be held on Sunday, February 24, from 3-6 pm, at 4611 North Avenue in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego. A $5 donation is requested for admission to Zirk Ubu’s performance area. Come early for the best bargains and for more Zirk Ubu on stage.
For additional information, or to contact the cast, go to: zirkubu.com
zirkubu.com
Giant Bohemian Garage Sale, Sunday, February 24, from 3-6 pm, at 2191 Main Street, San Diego 92113
It's still on for Sunday, Feb 24 from 3 - 6 pm
Fans of circus and of performance art have reason to celebrate this February: the arrival of Zirk Ubu, a new addition to San Diego’s underground arts scene. The troupe (whose provocative motto is, “Sublime Mysteries Revealed!”), brings together performers from divergent backgrounds, making Zirk Ubu difficult to categorize according to standard entertainment conventions.
While the talents of some Zirk Ubu cast members lie in circus and sideshow arts — sword-swallowers, aerialists, body-balancers, clowns — others work in expressive idioms drawn from traditional cultures. These performers specialize in storytelling through masks, shadow-puppetry, or movement and dance. Still other cast members present anarchic performance art pieces: surreal vignettes glimpsed in a peep box, or eccentric characters infused with mythological overtones.
A core value of the group is improvisation, whether it be in a modern dance interlude or a comedic give-and-take with the audience. The result, according Zirk Ubu’s mission statement, is “a theater of urban inversion, where the possible and the unimaginable dance together in the night air.”
The tightly-knit cast of twelve met while working together for the Technomania Circus, a long-standing institution in San Diego. They formed Zirk Ubu after splitting with Technomania last Fall, seeking a new creative direction.
“We’re really excited about the alchemical mix of the group,” said veteran performer and Zirk Ubu member Iain Gunn, “there’s a certain magic in the blend of talents and artistry this collaboration brings together.” “We wanted to explore a new, more experimental direction,” added cast member Mary-Margaret Mitchell “and it’s really unleashed some creative mojo for us all.”
Zirk Ubu’s premiere performance this month is entitled “Giant Bohemian Garage Sale,” and it is just that: a sale of cast members’ bizarre costumes, artwork, kitsch and knickknacks, combined with a Zirk Ubu performance. This unholy union of unbridled bedlam and shameless commerce is a fund raiser for the group, which plans to purchase improved props and equipment with the proceeds. The next show is planned for March.
Ever wonder what a mystic sword-swallower sells when he clears out his garage? Ever think what it would be like to comb through the cast-offs of a surly clown and a psychic comic? Well, here’s your chance to find out while enjoying an afternoon of unique artistry and supporting local performers as well.
Zirk Ubu’s Giant Bohemian Garage Sale will be held on Sunday, February 24, from 3-6 pm, at 4611 North Avenue in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego. A $5 donation is requested for admission to Zirk Ubu’s performance area. Come early for the best bargains and for more Zirk Ubu on stage.
For additional information, or to contact the cast, go to: zirkubu.com
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